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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
Canadian International School of Egypt is a private international school for learners aged 4 to 18. It delivers the Ontario Canadian Curriculum and grants the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and it is listed by the Ontario Ministry of Education as an Overseas Private School. The school offers a bilingual pathway with a French Immersion option that uses the same Ontario content as the English program, plus a two-year trilingual Kindergarten in English, French, and Arabic. In Elementary, French instruction reaches up to 80 percent in Grade 1, about 60 to 66 percent in Grades 2 to 6, and roughly 50 percent in Grades 7 to 8; graduates receive an Elementary French Immersion Certificate at Grade 8, with continuing bilingual qualifications in secondary. The DELF Diploma is available for French proficiency. Facilities include an auditorium, cafeteria, gymnasium, library, computer lab, and science lab, plus on-campus medical care. The campus features a main soccer field, a full athletics program, a performing arts space, extensive library resources, and early after-school activities. Service and global citizenship are emphasized for diploma graduation.
Canadian International School of Egypt has instruction in English, French, Arabic.
Location
El Tagamoa El Khames, Behind New Cairo City Council, 4th District- Zone
6, Katameya, New Cairo, Egypt
Stages
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
Type
Private international school offering the Canadian curriculum and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Country affiliation
Canada
Bus service
The school operates a bus service with established pickup and drop-off points; students must follow the directions of the bus monitor, stay in their seats and wear seat belts at all times.
Fees
Annual tuition at Canadian International School of Egypt ranges from EGP 190,000 to EGP 214,000 for 2026/27.
Application & Registration Fees - Application (application processing) fee: EGP 3,000 per application. - Registration / re-enrollment fee: a one-time registration or re-enrollment payment is required to secure a place. A registration amount of EGP 4,000 has been reported in past school communications. The re-enrollment payment is treated as an advance against the following year's tuition and is refundable if the student withdraws before the school's published cutoff (see Refund information).
Tuition fees (by year group) - Junior Kindergarten (JK) and SK (Early Years): EGP 190,000 per year. - Grade 1 to Grade 6 (Primary): EGP 190,000 per year. - Grade 7 to Grade 12 (Secondary): EGP 214,000 per year.
Per-term examples (when the annual tuition is divided into equal term instalments): - If the annual fee is split into three equal term payments (common practice in many international schools), approximate per-term amounts would be: - JK / SK / Grades 1–6: ~EGP 63,333 per term (EGP 190,000 ÷ 3). - Grades 7–12: ~EGP 71,333 per term (EGP 214,000 ÷ 3). These per-term figures are the arithmetic division of the published annual fee into three equal instalments for budgeting purposes; the school issues invoices and may offer specific instalment schedules.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Re-enrollment timing: the school requires payment of the re-enrollment fee during the re-enrollment window in spring (example dates in prior communications: mid-April to mid-May). The re-enrollment fee is treated as an advance and is applied to the following year's tuition. Outstanding tuition from the prior year must be settled before re-enrollment is accepted. - Instalments and deadlines: the school issues tuition invoices and requires timely settlement; prior communications note that final instalments for a school year have been due in January in past years, and that individual payment plans can be arranged with the Accounts office. Exact instalment dates and options are published by the school each year. - Late-payment and place-holding: the initial re-enrollment/registration payment is required in full to hold a place; failure to meet deadlines can result in loss of the reserved place and/or invoiced amounts remaining due.
Boarding / Accommodation - No boarding programme is offered; the school operates as a day school and provides school bus transportation for commuting students.
Transportation (school bus) fees - School bus fees are charged separately from tuition. Reported bus fees for the 2025–2026 listing are EGP 48,000 per year. Earlier listings have shown different amounts historically; the bus fee is billed in addition to tuition.
Other compulsory or optional costs - School uniform and basic supplies: students must obtain the school uniform and the grade-specific supply items listed by the school; supply lists are published for each grade. The school supply lists identify required items but do not list fixed prices — uniform and supply costs are paid by parents through external retailers or school-designated suppliers. - Optional/extra charges: charges may apply for optional services and activities, such as: lunches, paid after-school activities, some field trips, extracurricular programs, and occasional exam fees or external programme fees. These are billed separately when applicable.
Refund information - Re-enrollment fee refund: the re-enrollment fee is deducted from the following year's tuition and is refundable in full if the student withdraws before the school's stated cutoff date (previously published examples indicate refunds if withdrawal occurs before July 31 in a prior year's re-enrollment communication). The re-enrollment payment is non-refundable after the school's published refund cutoff. - General refunds and withdrawals: the re-enrollment portion is explicitly handled as above; other refunds (for example prorated tuition refunds after term start) are governed by the school's published finance policy and specific enrolment contract terms and therefore depend on the timing and reason for withdrawal. For planning, expect that initial advance instalments and registration payments are treated as conditions for securing a place and that refund eligibility is time-bound.
Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include: cash, cheques, bank transfer, bank deposit, and credit card. Parents are instructed to send payment receipts (with student name and grade) to the school's finance address when paying by bank transfer. - Payment plans and financing: the school has offered partnerships with financial providers to enable instalment and financing options for families; individual payment plans may be arranged with the Accounts office.
Notes on annual adjustments - Annual fee adjustments are applied in line with prevailing regulations and school policy; previous local listings and communications have referenced general increases (for example a 10% increase figure has been shown in prior public listings). Families should anticipate annual adjustments when budgeting.
Academics
Canadian International School of Egypt teaches Canadian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
Ontario curriculum is used at the Canadian International School of Egypt, and graduation earns the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. CISE is listed by the Ontario Ministry of Education as an Overseas Private School. The school offers a French Immersion program that uses the same Ontario curriculum content as the English program, including a two-year trilingual Kindergarten program (English, French, and Arabic). In the Elementary Immersion track, French instruction is up to 80% in Grade 1, 60–66% in Grades 2–6, and about 50% in Grades 7–8, with graduates receiving an Elementary French Immersion Certificate at Grade 8; continuing to secondary supports bilingual qualifications. The DELF Diploma is available for French proficiency, and 88% of participating French Immersion students from Grades 5–12 who took DELF in 2022–2023 were successful.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a safe, caring and supportive environment that fosters positive attitudes and allows students to challenge themselves and take risks without fear of judgment. It encourages critical and independent thinking, values the diversity of its international community, and aims to create a climate of respect and acceptance for everyone. It instills integrity, honesty, responsibility, respect, caring and compassion, and promotes belonging and community ownership.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English Language Program provides instruction in English across all subject areas, with Core French taught for 40 minutes daily and Arabic for 50 minutes daily.
Mental Wellbeing
The safe, caring and supportive environment supports students' wellbeing and positive attitudes, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity.
Safeguarding
The school provides a safe environment and is committed to an authentic, inclusive community that values diversity and respects every member.
Admissions
Admissions
The school uses an online application for admission for School Year 2026-2027. The Application For Admission form collects: Academic Year (2026-2027 or 2025-2026); Full Name in English; Full Name in Arabic; applying for grade (JK through 12) with language options (English or French Immersion); Gender; Date of birth; whether the student has previously registered at CISE; First Nationality; Second Nationality; Upload Birth Certificate/Passport; Current School/Nursery; Phone; Current Grade; Reasons for leaving; whether the student has repeated a year and, if so, which grade; Father's Information (Name; Nationality; Occupation & Workplace; Current Address; Mobile Phone; Home Telephone; Business Phone; Email; Upload National ID/Passport); Mother's Information (Name; Nationality; Occupation & Workplace; Current Address; Mobile Phone; Home Telephone; Business Phone; Email; Upload National ID/Passport); Parental Marital Status; Custody with; Upload National ID/Passport; Details for up to three siblings (Child 1-3: Grade; Age; Current School). The school graduates with the Canadian Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
FAQs
What curriculum does Canadian International School of Egypt follow?
Ontario curriculum is used at the Canadian International School of Egypt, and graduation earns the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. CISE is listed by the Ontario Ministry of Education as an Overseas Private School.
What age range does Canadian International School of Egypt serve?
The school serves students from age 4 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from RMB 190,000 to RMB 214,000. Contact the school for the full fee schedule and any additional charges.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
Where is Canadian International School of Egypt located?
El Tagamoa El Khames, Behind New Cairo City Council, 4th District- Zone # 6, Katameya, New Cairo, Egypt
Who leads Canadian International School of Egypt?
The school is led by Ron Hodkinson.
Does the school provide SEN support?
No SEN provision information is publicly available. Parents with children who need additional learning support should enquire directly with the school.
What languages are used for instruction?
English is the language of instruction in all subject areas within the English Language Program, with Core French (40 minutes daily) and Arabic (50 minutes daily). Graduation provides the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
How do I apply to Canadian International School of Egypt?
The school uses an online application for admission for School Year 2026-2027.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The campus features a performing arts theater, a music room, and an art room. Kindergarten French Immersion integrates arts; specialist subjects such as Art and Music may be taught in English.
Is there a school bus service?
The school operates a bus service with established pickup and drop-off points; students must follow the directions of the bus monitor, stay in their seats and wear seat belts at all times.
